In a by no means always complimentary piece, the writer applauds the Morgan Library & Museum's excellent job of exhibiting finished work side by side with evidence of the "artistic process and the often surprising, experimental drafts that lead to a finished work of art."

Like the Morgan's previous exhibition of neon artist Dan Flavin's drawings, he argues, Albers' sketches "provide important insight into his working methods and, in contrast to the austerity and strict geometry of the finished paintings, these vibrant sketches are remarkable for their freedom and sensuality." They also show just how many hours of sketching and drafting go into what might strike many as simple, straightforward paintings." Good point well made. You can read it here.

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